Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/10/23

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Subject: [Leica] Occupy Anchorage
From: Frank.Dernie at btinternet.com (Frank Dernie)
Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:42:58 +0100
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I have a Mamiya 7 but I haven't used it since I got my M9.
Superb camera very sharp lenses. But it uses film and I don't any more.
Frank

On 23 Oct, 2011, at 05:25, Gary Benson wrote:

> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/bensonga/_MG_0544+Young+Woman+at+Occupy+Anchorage+XL.jpg.html
> 
> I stopped by the Town Square Park today to check out the
> "demonstration".  It's a very low key affair, with only a few dozen
> people in the park.  Took my Leica R8 (loaded with Acros 100 and
> sporting the 50mm Summicron) and Canon 5D (with the 24-70 f2.8L)
> along. This young woman had a very nice smile.  Hopefully, I got some
> good B&W images with the R8.
> 
> My friend was testing out a Leica M9.  I had a chance to try it out
> briefly.  For a guy who has never owned a rangefinder camera (me), it
> would take some getting used to, for sure.  Frankly, I much preferred
> the viewfinder and operation of my Leica R8.....ahhhh, if it was only
> a digital R10!
> 
> Re the whole rangefinder experience, I'll find out if this is
> something I can get used to soon enough.  I ordered a Mamiya 7II and
> 80mm lens last week, which will arrive here in Anchorage on Monday.  I
> really do like shooting with medium format film (presently also
> shooting with a Pentax 67II, Pentax 645NII, Mamiya TLR and Mamiya RZ67
> Pro II).  The Mamiya 7II will be the lightest camera and I may keep it
> to a one lens kit, at least initially.
> 
> Anyone here shooting with a Mamiya 6 or 7?
> 
> Gary Benson
> Eagle River, Alaska
> 
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